Find out which English language test results are acceptable if you are applying for an entrepreneur visa or you are the employee of a business that is relocating to NZ.
Your result must be no more than 2 years old at the time you apply and must be obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre. Tests taken remotely outside of a test centre, such as ‘at home’ tests are not acceptable.
Check Table 1 to find out which English language test results we accept if you are the principal applicant for an:
In 2023 the International English Language Test System (IELTS) provider introduced a One Skill Retake option for both their Academic and General Training tests. The IELTS One Skill Retake must be completed within 60 days of the original test date.
The Cambridge English: First (FCE) is now called B2 First.
The Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE) is now called B2 First for Schools.
Test | Minimum score you need |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS): |
4 overall |
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) |
31 overall |
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
29 overall |
142 overall |
|
142 overall |
|
Occupational English Test (OET) |
Grade D or higher in all 4 skills — listening, reading, writing and speaking. |
Instead of taking an English language test, you can meet our English language requirements by:
Information valid as at 2024/07/01 16:41:51.173066 GMT+12